010922 archives p1.jpg
Forty-four years ago this week, Luther Hodges Jr., a Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate, visited McDowell County to attend a reception in his honor at the Lemon Tree Inn. Approximately 100 people turned out to meet the candidate. Hodges, a former Charlotte banker, was campaigning for the Senate seat held by Republican Jesse Helms. Shown in this photo are, from left to right, James Johnson, superintendent of the McDowell County Schools; Ray Stevens of Old Fort; Hodges; and Marshall Dark of Marion.
010922 archives p2.jpg
Forty-four years ago this week, Carolina Tire in Marion had this “studio music center” for sale complete with a “disco front” and “psychedelic lights.”
010922 archives p3.jpg
Forty-four years ago this week, Dwayne Lusk of McDowell High’s wrestling team had his opponent in a rather uncomfortable situation during a match.
010922 archives p4.jpg
Forty-four years ago, these were the members of the East McDowell Junior High Varsity (ninth grade) cheerleading squad. They were (front row, from left) Kathy Barlowe, Jaimee Peorch, Marcia Kirstein, Lee-Raye Henline (second row, from left) Debra Dover, Liz Huffman, Becky Guffey, Sherry (last name unavailable), Carole Waycaster and Debbie Hollifield.
010922 archives p5.jpg
Forty-four years ago, these were the members of the West McDowell Junior High Varsity (ninth grade) cheerleading squad. They were (seated, from left) Jill Horn, Donna Edwards, Sherry Morgan, Pam Laney (bending, from left) Sandy Wise and (first name unavailable) Quinn and (in pyramid) Rosa Carson, Renee Bradley, Cindy Gurley and Misty Cowart.
010922 archives p6.jpg
Forty-four years ago this week, Edith Howell, president of the Marion Pilot Club, presented a $100 check to Marion General Hospital Administrator Robert Holthouser. The check would be applied toward the purchase of physical therapy equipment.
010922 archives p7.jpg
During the week of Jan. 9, 1978, The McDowell News published this photo of the huge icicles on U.S. 70 West just outside the Marion city limits. The National Weather Service called for increased cloudiness with a chance of snow later in the day.
010922 archives p8.jpg
During the week of Jan. 9, 1978, these were the McDowell High Titanettes, who were coached by Mike Silver. They were (front row, from left) Cindy Carlyle, Gale Nanney (second row, from left) Paige Kearson, Vicki Holtzclaw, Joni Jones (third row, from left) manager Susan McDonald, Carol Vincent, Robin Vance, Dale Nanney, Sherry Marlow, Cheryl Smith, Lynn Greenlee, Ashley Gallagher, Kathy Causby Sara Miller and manager Dee Dee Vance.
010922 archives p9.jpg
During the week of Jan. 9, 1978, cast auditions were held for the production of “Bye Bye Birdie” to be presented by the student at McDowell High School. Kay Bartles, the production’s director, is shown practicing with some of the students who will audition for parts in the musical.
010922 archives p10.jpg
During the week of Jan. 9, 1978, these were the members of McDowell High’s varsity wrestling team. They were (front row, from left) Marshall Edwards, Roger Hensley, Billy Childs, Gordon Guffey, Mark Goodson, Eugene Lowery (second row, from left) Morris Curtis, Peter Gallen, Tim Edwards, Dwayne Lusk, Kenny Owensby, Boo Huskins, Jimmy Wilkerson and Coach William Huffstetler.
010922 archives p12.jpg
During the week of Jan. 9, 1978, a snow storm in McDowell County forced schools to send students home early. This school bus was involved in an accident on Airport Road near Hilltop House.
010922 archives p13.jpg
During the week of Jan. 9, 1978, McDowell County sheriff’s deputies, working with a federal agent, discovered this large liquor still in the Mount Hebron community of Old Fort. The 16-barrel operation was found on a mountainside off Mount Hebron Road. No arrests were made when this photo was published. Shown at the site were (from left) Deputy David Sigmon and Sheriff J. Hubert Haynes. Haynes estimated that 400 to 500 gallons of mash were poured from the barrels.
010922 archives p14.jpg
During the week of Jan. 9, 1978, this steamy movie at the Garden City Drive-In was guaranteed to heat up the winter nights.
Most Popular
This feature mines our archives for what was going on this week in local history.
This feature mines our archives for what was going on this week in local history.
This feature mines our archives for what was going on this week in local history.
This feature mines our archives for what was going on this week in local history.